Constant Shifting of Government Goals

South African Government shifting the goal posts - Covid-19

How are we supposed to trust our government leaders and rely on them if they don’t even appear to know what they are doing? Whilst it is understandable that tough decisions need to be made, and that not everyone will agree with them, one would expect there to be at least some form of consistency and unity within the ranks of those that lead us.

Whether it be the flip-flop on the sale of tobacco products or the return dates of schools, those in power in government cannot seem to get on the same page, leaving many of us concerned about the future of our Country.

Drastic changes in our way of life and our desperate desire to return to some sense of normality has left many of us stressed and wondering when and if those in power will ever be able to actually do what needs to be done to get us back on our feet.   

The constant shifting of the goal post for a number of issues by those in power provides no comfort for people trying to get through what is already a trying time.

Author – Jessica Gooding

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